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'Wonder Man' TV Spot Teases Superpower Ban in Hollywood Ahead of Jan. 27 Disney+ Launch

Yahya Abdul‑Mateen II leads a Hollywood‑set, self‑aware story as Ben Kingsley reprises Trevor Slattery.

Overview

  • A new 30‑second preview spot highlights that superpowers are banned in Tinsel Town, with the Department of Damage Control pursuing Simon Williams.
  • All eight episodes release at 6 p.m. PT on January 27 exclusively on Disney+.
  • The series follows aspiring actor Simon and veteran performer Trevor chasing roles in director Von Kovak’s in‑universe Wonder Man reboot, framing a satirical look at fame and reinvention.
  • Ben Kingsley says Trevor faces a dilemma that both crowns and compromises him, hinting he may exploit Simon even as he befriends him.
  • Created by Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest, the show’s original score by Joel P. West arrives on digital platforms January 30.